COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Some of my main sources of satisfaction as a visual artist are conveying the pleasure of creation to children and adults alike during my numerous art workshops, and bringing art to the community through public art installations and community engagement.

I firmly believe that involving people not only in art appreciation, but in hands-on creation fosters collaboration, connection, awareness and a true sense of belonging.

Whenever possible, at the end of a workshop I create a large display with the individual pieces to demonstrate how, like with most things in life, each individual's beautiful creation becomes even more amazing when it forms part of something bigger.

Many of my workshops teach art inspired by the unique and vibrant technique of native Mexican Huichol yarn art and bead art, educating participants on their origins, history and cultural relevance in order to foster intercultural understanding and connection.

In my new Repurposing Workshop is strive to foster a hands-on sense of ownership of our environment by first drawing attention to the catastrophic impact of plastic contamination through an in-depth presentation and then teaching participants amazingly fun, simple and creative ways by which we can all make a difference.